Serving 793 students in grades 7-8, Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet's student population of 793 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet's ranking?
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet is ranked #2191 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet often compared to?
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson North J High School, Apollo J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet?
793 students attend Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet?
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet offer ?
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet part of?
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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